Boethius Collection

Concepts / Philosophy / C15
Allegorical representation of Philosophy (the lady) accompanied by the writer and philosopher, Boece

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547. Woodcut attributed to Holbein from an edition of De consolatione philosophiae by the Roman scholar and philosopher Boethius

Pythagoras & Boethius
PYTHAGORAS Greek philosopher and mathematician, depicted calculating with counters while BOETHIUS uses figures Date: 580? - 500? BC

Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece)
534438 Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece) using algorithms for speed at calculation

Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical'
1578286 Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical'; (add.info.: Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical')

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547 (engraving)
532886 Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info)

Pythagore calculant avec des jetons, et Boece avec des chiffres (engraving)
3644499 Pythagore calculant avec des jetons, et Boece avec des chiffres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pythagore calculant avec des jetons)

"Last of the Romans"(engraving)
671296 " Last of the Romans" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Last of the Romans")

The seven liberal arts at the bedside of Boethius (chromolitho)
964250 The seven liberal arts at the bedside of Boethius (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philosophy appears to Boethius (chromolitho)
964249 Philosophy appears to Boethius (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophy appears to Boethius (la philosophie apparait a Boece), France

Roman philiosopher Manlius Boethius, 510
Costume of Roman philiosopher Manlius Boethius in 510, from an ivory dyptich. Costume del Console Boezio da un Dittico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Depictions of the Seven against Thebes. Tydeus, Amphiaraus, Polynices and Parthenopeus, from an Etruscan cameo 1. Amphiaraus with Eriphyle 1, a genius presents a helmet to Amphiaraus 3

A German Surgeon (engraving)
1094672 A German Surgeon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German Surgeon. Illustration for Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix)

Miniature from Boethius, Consolation de philosophie, c. 1460-70 (tempera
3545799 Miniature from Boethius, Consolation de philosophie, c.1460-70 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); J

Boethius speaks with Philosophy (chromolitho)
964252 Boethius speaks with Philosophy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boethius speaks with Philosophy (Boeces entretient avec la philosophy), France

Allegorical figure of Fortune (chromolitho)
964251 Allegorical figure of Fortune (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegorical figure of Fortune (Figure allegorique de la Fortune), France

The German Alchemist (engraving)
1094678 The German Alchemist (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Alchemist)

Cure through the Intercession of a Healing Saint (engraving)
1094675 Cure through the Intercession of a Healing Saint (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cure through the Intercession of a Healing Saint)

The Planetary Systems (engraving)
1094664 The Planetary Systems (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Planetary Systems)

Jean de Meung, writing and delivering to Philip IV, king of France, his translation of the play De Consolatione Philosophiae, miniature from a manuscript of the 14th century

Claudius Ptolemy and Boethius. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Boethius. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (From: De institutione musica by Boethius), 12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (From: De institutione musica by Boethius), 12th century. Found in the collection of the Cambridge University Library

Illustration from Boethius De Consolatione Philosophiae, 1498 (1964)
Illustration from Boethius De Consolatione Philosophiae (Consolation of Philosophy), 1498 (1964). Printed in Paris by Jean de Vingle

Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius, ca 1465. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius, ca 1465. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Philosophy Instructing Boethius on the Role of God, ca 1465. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Philosophy Instructing Boethius on the Role of God, ca 1465. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pythagoras, Greek mathematician, 1508. Pythagoras (right) using a counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece) using algorithms for speed at calculation

Medieval astronomers studying the sky
Astronomers studying the planetary systems, the sun, moon, and stars. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 1537 edition of Boethius

Philosophy Instructing Boethius Role God Coetivy Master
Philosophy Instructing Boethius on the Role of God; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?) (French, active about 1450 - 1485); Paris, France; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Philosophy Presenting Seven Liberal Arts Boethius
Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?) (French, active about 1450 - 1485); Paris, France; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Natural Sciences In The Presence Of Philosophy. After A Wood Engraving Attributed To Holbein In German Translation Of Consolation Of Philosophy By Boethius 1537 From Science And Literature In The

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius 480 To 524 Or 525 Takes Counsel Of Dame Philosophy. After Miniature In 15Th Century Ms Consolation Of Boethius

Anicius Boethius
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius Roman Philosopher

Boethius (480-524). Consolation of Philosophy. Cover. Leyden
Boethius (480-524). Christian eclectic philosopher, compiler and translator of ancient philosophy of Aristotles treatises. Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius (480-524). Logicorum Libri Aristotelis. Cover. Pa
Boethius (480-524). Christian eclectic philosopher, compiler and translator of ancient philosophy of Aristotles treatises. Logicorum Libri Aristotelis. Cover. Paris, 1531

Two lovers with Cupid and Venus, print maker: Hendrick Danckerts, Titiaan, 1635 - 1679

Philosophy Instructing Boethius on the Role of God; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Boethius Discusses Music with a Group of Men; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

PLANETARY SYSTEMS, 1537. Woodcut from an edition of Boethius Consolation published at Augsburg, Germany, in 1537

BOETHIUS (c480-524). Roman philosopher. A page from a 12th-century copy of Boethius De Musica showing Boethius, top left, with Pythagoras, Plato and Nicomachus

BOETHIUS (c480-c524). Roman philosopher. Boethius in prison at Pavia is visited by Philosophia, who inspires him to write his Consolation of Philosophy. Illumination from a 10th century manuscript

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning. Woodcut attributed to Holbein from Boethius De consolatione philosophiae 1547

Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece) using algorithms for speed at calculation

Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus - c480-524) Roman philosopher and statesman. His commentaries on Aristotle and the Neoplatonist philosopher Porphyry became the standard medieval European texts

A German surgeon. Wood engraving by Hans Holbein, from a German edition of Boethius Consolation of Philosophy
MEDICINE: SURGERY, 1537. A German surgeon. Wood engraving by Hans Holbein, from a German edition of Boethius Consolation of Philosophy, published at Augsburg, 1537

Woodcut attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, from the German translation, 1537
GERMAN ALCHEMIST, 1537. Woodcut attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, from the German translation, 1537, of Consolation of Philsophy by Boethius

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Boethius, a renowned Roman philosopher and statesman of the 5th century, continues to captivate us with his profound concepts and timeless philosophy. In this captivating artwork by Hans Holbein the Younger from 1547, we see an old woman spinning, possibly a witch or fairy symbolizing fate's intricate web. Pythagoras and Boethius, two intellectual giants of their time, are depicted together in another engraving. Pythagoras calculates with tokens while Boethius uses numbers, showcasing their shared passion for knowledge and wisdom. Known as the "Last of the Romans, " Boethius left an indelible mark on history through his writings on various subjects. One such work is "The Consolation of Philosophy, " where he seeks solace in philosophical contemplation amidst personal adversity. In yet another enchanting chromolitho print, Philosophy herself appears to console Boethius during his darkest hours. The seven liberal arts stand at his bedside as loyal companions - grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic music geometry astronomy - representing the breadth of human knowledge that he devoted himself to understanding. Boethius' influence extends beyond philosophy into literature and art. His depiction can be found in depictions of "The Seven against Thebes" as well as in miniatures from his own work "Consolation de philosophie. " These artistic interpretations showcase how deeply ingrained his ideas were within society. Even today, scholars continue to study Boethian thought for its insights into ethics and metaphysics. His legacy lives on through countless discussions about free will versus determinism and the nature of happiness. As we delve into the world through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we are reminded that true wisdom transcends time, and is a testament to our enduring fascination with this remarkable Roman philosopher who dared to challenge conventional thinking and seek answers beyond what meets the eye.